Dublin AM Rotary Zoom Meeting Friday, September 25, 2020
Dublin AM Rotary
Trent Smith, Executive Director of about the Franklinton Board of Trade - A Chamber of Commerce and 501 C3 Organization caring for development and people and community.
Meeting Recording Link for 9/25/20:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Sm6DIwps7i-0hbgEWbs7Tf7uvLFCfFT4Xwu0h3mC5E8DzkH1R--tQ_dT63ils_V4.8uv5Ou_Q5dPSeIP8Announcements
Claudia shared a shredding event will be hosted by the city and happening 11/7 from 9-12 here in Dublin at the Rec center parking lot and she will share logistics and more details in an upcoming email.
Calvin introduced our speaker Trent E. Smith and a former banker, now the Executve Director at the Franklinton Board of Trade.
Trent@franklintonbot.org www.franklintonbot.org 614-746-0287
Our speaker today at our Dublin AM Rotary meeting (9/25) was Trent Smith who has been the Executive Director of the Franklinton Board of Trade since January of 2010. The Franklinton Board of Trade serves as the Chamber of Commerce for the Franklinton Community, but unlike a traditional Chamber it is a 501c3 non-profit. This status gives Franklinton the latitude to do important community work based on the three pillars of focus: Advocate - Beautify - Connect. Trent Smith works to create strong relationships in the Business Community , Non-Profit Community and the Residents of the Franklinton.
Very interesting development was shared: the 775 West Broad Fortuity Calling doing call center work and will be doing workforce development.
The Harley Davidson oldest dealership in the country and a major rennovation has been committed to for this area.
Cover My Meds Campus is the other big development news in Franklinton area. Very exciting expansion in this Opportunity Zone area. It is also amazing to hear that 2,000 employees are planned for this HQ building!
The Carol Stewart Village helps At Risk Youth and is a significantly improved area now.
Idea Foundry is also a strong contributor to the access small companies need.
The idea of gentrification without population displacement was a central theme this morning.
Of course the beer must be mentioned as well and Land Grant and Brew Dog come recommended for a game day beverage.
We would have discussed more about the Sciota Peninsula and the development in process but maybe next meeting :)